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Fevre Dream
by George R.R. Martin
Exceptionally well-written, moving in that GRRM fashion, Fevre Dream begs to be read. It just oozes professionalism. I guess that's why he takes 2 weeks to write a chapter.
This is an old book, pre-Song of Ice and Fire, and based in Civil War-era United States.
It is a Vampire book... sort of.
There aren't any vampires, but there is a different race of semi-humanity that are vampire-like, and possibly inspired the vampire mythos in the South during the time of the Fevre Dream's run.
Joshua York is a compelling character, not a caricature like so many Vampire/Werewolf characters in fiction. He's a really interesting character, and the basis for the dramatic saga of the Fevre Dream, the Steamboat he commissions with the only character more interesting than him, Abner Marsh.
Marsh really steals the show. He's a fat, disgusting pig that you can't help but root for and respect. He's loyal to a fault and slow to adjust, but when he does, he's kind of a Dark Horse champion in his way. His crew of ruffians are top notch as well.
York and Marsh are quite the duo of dreamers. Their dreams are different, but their loyalty to one another is a beautiful thing to behold. I truly enjoyed both characters throughout.
I didn't expect to enjoy this near as much as I did, but I should have known that GRRM doesn't produce refuse. Well, regarding his books, that is.
I give this a solid 4.5, rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads rating. Recommended.
This is an old book, pre-Song of Ice and Fire, and based in Civil War-era United States.
It is a Vampire book... sort of.
There aren't any vampires, but there is a different race of semi-humanity that are vampire-like, and possibly inspired the vampire mythos in the South during the time of the Fevre Dream's run.
Joshua York is a compelling character, not a caricature like so many Vampire/Werewolf characters in fiction. He's a really interesting character, and the basis for the dramatic saga of the Fevre Dream, the Steamboat he commissions with the only character more interesting than him, Abner Marsh.
Marsh really steals the show. He's a fat, disgusting pig that you can't help but root for and respect. He's loyal to a fault and slow to adjust, but when he does, he's kind of a Dark Horse champion in his way. His crew of ruffians are top notch as well.
York and Marsh are quite the duo of dreamers. Their dreams are different, but their loyalty to one another is a beautiful thing to behold. I truly enjoyed both characters throughout.
I didn't expect to enjoy this near as much as I did, but I should have known that GRRM doesn't produce refuse. Well, regarding his books, that is.
I give this a solid 4.5, rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads rating. Recommended.